Interview with the artist Jutta Bluehberger on the occasion of her birthday. Why did you become an artist? The artist had been in me for a long time - I became aware of this only in retrospect. But due to... Weiterlesen

Anniversary - 20 Years of Painting. Today, I am celebrating 20 years of painting. 20 years ago I attended my first watercolor painting workshop at an adult education center in the Siegerland (Germany). At that time I painted my first... Weiterlesen

25 Random Things about Me (2015 version) Several years ago (2009?), I participated in a Facebook meme. I had fun reading the lists of "25 random things about me" from other friends, so I wrote my own list after being tagged by several.... Weiterlesen

Talitha Cumi - Resurrected to New Life - Cold Wax Painting Paralyzed with fear, a person is sitting in the cave. The path passes an abyss. The fear of falling into the abyss keeps her from reaching the summit and flourish. Does... Weiterlesen

A piece of cake In this cake filled season, let me add some trivia inspired by a personal experience. This story started more than three years ago, to be exact on my birthday (at the end of September). A German... Weiterlesen

This is one of my favorite memories from my time in CAR (Central African Republic). I wrote it for Pictures, Poetry & Prose when the theme was "Sharing a meal". I forgot to check back and discovered only now that... Weiterlesen

Over the last week I pondered what theme I should choose for the worship in our English speaking service this evening. Several songs that the Lord brought to my mind had a similar topic - God as our refuge in... Weiterlesen

When I wrote the last entry, I was reminded of a quote that has become very important to me about 10 years ago. Since then I have often quoted it and reflected upon it. "a significant question, that one of... Weiterlesen

We all need security. Some of us more than others. In a talk with a colleague last week I realized how much I am struggling with my present insecurity, incertitude, lack of clarity about the future. I have a hard... Weiterlesen

Since waiting on the Lord is my present "job description" I found the following quote helpful and encouraging: "While waiting upon God we should continue to gather good data, seek godly counsel, and even begin to take action. God often... Weiterlesen

"In God's economy, where ever there is death, there will be life." A friend had heard this statement at a conference. As we talked about it, I realized how much this applies to me and the past months. Yes, there... Weiterlesen

For quite some time I wanted to give you an update but could not find the energy to do it. God is at work for which I am truly thankful. Two weeks ago we had our annual women’s retreat and... Weiterlesen

Bad news but many reasons to praise the Lord I am still in the capital – unfortunately – because we had intended to be back in the village. I came to the capital four weeks ago to pick up the... Weiterlesen